I always liked routine. I suppose I never found boredom very boring.

It was an indulgence, learning last words. Other people had chocolate; I had dying declarations.

In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla.

I think all true stories are hopeful stories. I don't think there's any room for nihilism.

what i really want - and what i never get - is to be appreciated. do you know what it’s like to work so hard to make sure everyone’s happy, and to have not a single person recognize it

Maybe our favorite quotations say more about us than about the stories and people we're quoting.

I hated being careful, too - or wanted to, at least.